Wellington, FL – March 23, 2013 – The morning fog cleared from the grass field at Deeridge Farm, welcoming Level 2 Jumpers to the $24,750 Ridge at Wellington Invitational Grand Prix Finale. After 10 weeks of heated competition, the $175,00 series came to a conclusion today, seeing 54 entrants tackle the 1.40m course. It was Marie Hecart who wore a target on her back throughout the competition, securing the win with a double-clear effort in a mere 37.206 seconds with Lalique.
Month: March 2013
Ocala, FL – March 25, 2013- A one – two finish in the $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby put the perfect final exclamation points on an extremely successful winter show season for Greg Crolick and Top Call Farm. The blue ribbon in the derby earned aboard Carson and the red ribbon won with Grey Street added to the impressive collection of tricolors and top honors that the Bloomfield Hills, MI based hunter/jumper farm has earned throughout HITS Ocala this circuit.
Wellington, FL – March 25, 2013 – The sun setting over the International Polo Club, appeasing live music, sought after auction items and good company set the perfect stage for “An Evening of Great Expectations” Friday night. The fundraising event garnered tremendous support for Grandma’s Place, an emergency foster shelter for children, and the mission and outreach program of St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church.
Loxahatchee, FL- March 25, 2013- Lars Petersen and Mariett put in top-notch performances at the March 21-24 International Horse Sport (IHS) Champions Cup to continue their winning streak. They delivered a one-two punch to pick up wins in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle, repeating their results from the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W two weeks prior. Both events were held at the IHS Champions Park at Equestrian Estates.
AUSTIN, Texas – Already sort of an unofficial Wright brother, Brady Nicholes moved up into their peer group March 21 when he beat all five Wrights – and everybody else in the field – for the saddle bronc riding title at Rodeo Austin.
ARCADIA , Calif. (March 24, 2013)—California-bred Tiz Flirtatious became a graded stakes winner at Santa Anita on Sunday, as she flew home under Julien Leparoux to take the Grade II, $150,000 Santa Ana Stakes by one length over heavily favored Lady of Shamrock, getting 1 1/8 miles on turf in 1:46.62.
Loxahatchee, FL – March 24, 2013 -The International Horse Sport Champions Cup CDI-W’s Sunday class offerings attracted a number of promising young horses whose riders hoped to give them experience in preparation for a move up the ranks. Local and international competitors alike persevered through windy weather to put in strong performances at Equestrian Estates’ IHS Champions Park in Loxahatchee.
LAUREL, MD. 03-23-13—The Maryland Jockey Club celebrated the birthday of legendary trainer King Leatherbury, who turns 80 on Tuesday, March 26 with a presentation in the winners’ circle after the third race. All fans attending Laurel Saturday received a complimentary button and free birthday cupcakes.
SANTA ANITA JOCKEYS READY FOR “RACE WITHIN A RACE” ON SANTA ANITA DERBY DAY, APRIL 6–With the 19th annual Santa Anita Derby 5 Walk & Run set for Derby Day (Saturday, April 6, 2013) at The Great Race Place in Arcadia, CA, Santa Anita jockeys Jose Beitia, Victor Espinoza, David Flores, Alex Bisono, Alberto Delgado, Agapito Delgadillo, Mario Gutierrez, Modesto Linares, Orando Mojica and Edwin Maldonado, demonstrate their readiness Saturday (March 23, 2013) to help benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). No matter where they place overall, the first-place jockey will have $300.00 donated in his name to the PDJF, the second-place jock will have $150.00 donated and the third-place jockey will have $50.00 donated in his name.
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WELLINGTON, FL-March 23, 2013-A record 21 teams have been announced for Monday’s Buzz Welker Memorial Tournament at Grand Champions Polo Club.